High Yield Terms in Examination of the Cardiovascular System: Peripheral Signs in Aortic Regurgitation

Question 1

A rapidly rising “water-hammer” pulse that collapses suddenly as arterial pressure falls rapidly during late systole and diastole, seen in aortic regurgitation

Answer 1

Corrigan’s Pulse

Question 2

Capillary pulsations manifest as alternate flushing and pailing of the skin while pressure is applied to the tip of the nail, seen in aortic regurgitation

Answer 2

Quincke’s Pulse

Question 3

A booming “pistol-shot” sound heard over the femoral arteries, seen in aortic regurgitation

Answer 3

Traube’s Sign

Question 4

To-and-fro murmur audible if the femoral artery is lightly compressed with a stethoscope, seen in aortic regurgitation

Answer 4

Duroziez Sign